Any project that is performed in the roadway involves dangers that other construction projects don’t. You and your team might be on a heavily-trafficked road, or you have a small space to work in. Road work always involves some element of danger – whether it’s cars on the road, or heavy equipment, or both. To keep you and your co-workers
As a Mr. Manhole system installer, you may be asked this question by engineers and municipal managers. The answer is yes. The reasoning behind the answer is quite logical. Let’s analyze the components of the Mr. Manhole repair. There are three major components included in the Mr. Manhole repair system: concrete, reinforcing steel, and the vylon liner material. Concrete has
In the modern day, there is no reason for municipalities and contractors to use old methods of manhole repair, especially when a more cost-effective and efficient method is available. No matter how big your team is, you can still benefit from reduced labor time, reduced costs and more safety. Our philosophy is that a manhole shouldn’t be a pothole. By
“It’s all pipes! What’s the difference?” It was over twenty years ago when George Costanza uttered this infamous line on Seinfeld. And although his unfortunate situation was a little bit different, the debate about which pipes lead to where is actually vitally important. Everyone has seen storm drains before, and just about everyone has heard of a sewer system. But
When you begin a new road project, no matter how big or how small, this question is bound to come up. Then you are left with an important choice to make. Is it a worthy choice to hire out traffic control management? Or is it better to maintain traffic control yourself? The answer may depend heavily on the size of
When choosing a contractor to adjust manhole lids and frames, there are important questions to ask to ensure that you’re getting the most from the project. Sometimes the quality of work is less than desirable, workers get injured on the job, traffic control may not be properly managed, or the contractor cannot complete the project on time. For more info,
Several years ago, the city of Lexington, KY (the second-largest city in the state) decided they were no longer satisfied with deteriorating and sinking manholes. They searched for a new way to effectively repair and maintain the sewer manhole system. With the thriving culture and business community in the city, Lexington needed a way to make the streets smoother, and
Damaged manhole covers can be a serious safety hazard for motorists, cyclists, and even pedestrians. This damage can be a result of erosion, a re-paving, or age. One, two or all of these factors can take a toll on the road and cause cracks, dips, potholes, or upheavals in the area surrounding the manhole. If you are tasked with replacing
Technology marches on. New methods and tools crop up all the time. Occasionally something comes along that makes life easier, is safer, or is more affordable, and we embrace it wholeheartedly. That time has come for manholes. It used to be that manholes were rarely repaired and often not flush with the road. It turns out there is a reason
The March issue of the Cleaner Magazine featured our Mr. Manhole System at work, demonstrating how it can save both money and time! Iowa contractor establishes a strong niche by building his business around one specific service We’re really excited to be featured in the March issue of Cleaner Magazine. In this issue, they interview Brad Steenhoek, owner of Cedar
When the water department in Van Wert, Ohio needed to replace some water services that were failing, the Water Superintendent, Don “Bud” Mengerink was concerned because it was a very busy road. In addition to the issue of a busy road, there was another road closure in town, so time efficiency was important. Cost of other tools Bud started looking
In 2015 the city of Ames, Iowa began a massive-scale repair and restoration of its sanitary sewer system. In an effort to reduce the project’s timeline, materials, labor and overall costs, the city’s engineering team decided to use a Mr. Manhole cutter to complete the work. Timeframe The team was warned that with projects such as this, residents can get